Resources for households and businesses

Actsmart Website - this sustainability hub helps us all create a more sustainable future in Canberra and the Region. It provides free information, tools and support through programs designed to help households, schools and businesses reduce their energy, water and waste consumption. Actsmart also provides ways to save money through energy efficiency.

Operated by the Australian Energy Regulator, helps you compare offers from electricity and gas retailers in your area to determine if you’re on the best offer.

Renewable Energy Programs

Solar Auction – the ACT’s 40MW Solar Auction has proved a simple and effective way of attracting large solar projects to the Territory.

Wind Auction – the ACT’s first and second Wind Auctions are supporting the development of 400MW of wind power. This is enough to supply around 50% of Canberra’s electricity needs by 2020.

Rooftop solar – while the ACT’s rooftop solar feed-in tariff scheme is now closed, EPD has an ongoing role in scheme administration and reporting.

Community Solar – the ACT Government is giving individuals the opportunity to pool their resources to fund large-scale solar projects. These projects achieve economies of scale and provide the benefits of direct ownership.

Next Generation Renewables - The ACT is targeting next generation renewable technology, including energy storage systems, to reduce emissions and make Canberra an internationally recognised centre for renewable energy innovation. This is being supported by an auction for 200 MW of renewable energy feed-in tariff capacity.

Energy from Waste - The ACT Government is exploring options for an integrated materials recovery and bioenergy facility to generate energy from waste.